PMP Head First 4 Cons:

As it’s noticed with the previous versions of brain-friendly head first PMP guides, many of the titles is not updated with the latest versions of PMBOK.

900+ pages make the book too long.

Many Project Managers will find the content of the book to be overwhelming.

Project Management is a serious topic and many professional’s finds the book to be too cartoonish and they might take the illustrations to be not serious.
(I personally don’t blame them, if they haven’t read any title from the brain-friendly approach, which is based on the latest cognitive and neuro techniques, they might carry such feelings).

PMP Head First 4 Faqs:

Is Head First PMP Book enough to pass PMP exam?
Many PMP certified professionals have used the book with PMBOK and they pass.
I would, however, prefer and suggest to use it with Rita Mulchay’s book for increasing the chances of passing the exam. I have also previously written a blog post on 5 best books for PMP exam preparation.

Can I use this brain-friendly book for CaPM Exam?
There’s no O’reilly brain-friendly title available for CaPM, so it can be safely used for CaPM Exam Preparation as well.

Can I use this book for general Project Management?
Of course, the book has explained certain topics in great detail with plenty of examples, questions & answers, and quizzes to further clarify the terms.

In conclusion:

This book is a breath of fresh air in consuming all the terms, topics, and jargons of PMBOK and Project Management in a brain-friendly way, helping aspirants and professionals alike to understand, memorize, and implement the knowledge in their projects and pass their PMP exam as well.

Although I mentioned PMP Exam and Head First PMP Guide many times, it, however, won’t be fair to describe it as a source for learning and passing the PMP exam only.

It’s a great resource for Team Leads, Project Manager’s, Consultants, Business Analyst, and even students who wish to brush up their knowledge of Project Management.

The visual nature of the book keeps away the dullness of the subject and make it more interesting to read the concepts in a fun and engaging way as if you are reading a novel or a magazine.

Though we have emphasized the visual aspect of the book, it’s written quite comprehensively and each chapter is ended with problems, quizzes, and mock exam questions.

Though 900+ pages are long enough, the authors have combine text book and work book into this one comprehensive book and if combined with PMBOK, it could be the only indispensable source for passing the daunting exam.

Over to You.
If you have read the previous or updated version of this amazing book, I would love to know your views, thoughts, and feedback.
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